Rehabilitation Counselor

Located in the Winston Salem Unit office the primary purpose of this Rehabilitation Counselor is to ensure that Vocational Rehabilitation services are provided to eligible persons with disabilities to enable them to enter and/or maintain gainful employment at their highest level of vocational potential. This RC is accountable for the design and implementation of a comprehensive plan of vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities. Job responsibilities include the following:

The DHHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) promotes employment and independence for persons with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

In-depth knowledge of casework methodology and techniques of rehabilitation counseling

Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws governing the delivery of rehabilitation or independent living services

Thorough knowledge of psychosocial implications related to behaviors and attitudes of individuals who have a disability

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, family members, and various professional and specialty services involved in the rehabilitation process

Ability to network and communicate effectively with area employers and community agencies through excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to establish professional relationships with and work effectively with individuals with disabilities

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from an appropriately accredited institution;

OR

Master's degree in a related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution;

OR

Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

In collaboration with our partners, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provides essential services to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-3517.

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